The Charing Cross Theatre is currently hosting one of the most intriguing historical dramas of the season: Mrs President, a gripping new production that sheds light on the controversial and misunderstood legacy of Mary Lincoln. Directed by Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs Harris), the play runs until 16 March 2025 and stars Miriam Grace […]
Haringey Libraries Launch Packed Programme for LGBTQ+ History Month
Haringey Council has announced an extensive programme of LGBTQ+ History Month events across its libraries and cultural venues this February, featuring everything from film screenings to historical walking tours. Hornsey Library takes center stage with weekly film screenings throughout February, including advance showings of anticipated releases like “All of Us Strangers” and “Love Lies Bleeding.” […]
Historic Tapestries Return Home as Castle Howard Completes £Multi-Million Restoration
One of Britain’s grandest stately homes is about to unveil its most ambitious transformation in over 80 years. Castle Howard, the magnificent Yorkshire estate that captured audiences’ imaginations in “Bridgerton” and “Brideshead Revisited,” has completed a dramatic restoration of its war-damaged interiors, including the return of priceless 18th-century tapestries to their original home. The renovation’s […]
£1.6 Million Grant to Restore Historic Thaxted Windmill
Thaxted, Essex – January 24, 2025 – A major restoration project is set to bring new life to Thaxted Windmill, a cherished landmark in Essex, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. The funding—£1.3 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and £300,000 from Historic England—will support […]
Historic London Barn Gets £650,000 Rescue Package
One of London’s oldest thatched buildings is undergoing a major restoration, with master thatchers beginning work on a new roof for the 15th-century Upminster Tithe Barn. The £650,000 project, funded primarily by National Highways through the Lower Thames Crossing scheme, aims to save this rare medieval survival on London’s eastern fringe. The massive structure, measuring […]
Unearthed Secrets: Iron Age Helmet Reveals Craftmanship Beyond Expectations
In a groundbreaking archaeological revelation, researchers at the British Museum have uncovered fragments of an extraordinarily rare Iron Age helmet, challenging our understanding of pre-Roman British metalworking. A Remarkable Discovery During a meticulous 15-year investigation of the Snettisham Hoards in Norfolk, conservators stumbled upon something extraordinary. What was initially thought to be mere vessel fragments […]
Historic WW2 US Bomber Group Museum Launches Urgent Repair Appeal
A museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of American airmen who served in World War Two is seeking funds for critical repairs to its historic building. The 306th Bombardment Group Museum in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, housed in a former ammunition storage facility dating back to the 1940s, needs £2,500 for essential maintenance work. The museum, which […]
British Museum’s IT Systems Targeted in Alleged Ex-Employee Attack
The British Museum has been forced to partially close after a former IT contractor allegedly infiltrated the building and sabotaged its computer systems, leading to the shutdown of several galleries and temporary exhibitions. The incident occurred Thursday evening when the recently dismissed contractor reportedly entered the world-famous institution and accessed critical systems before being arrested […]
£3m Viking Hoard Thief Faces Arrest After Court No-Show
Police are hunting for a metal detectorist who failed to appear in court over his role in one of Britain’s most significant heritage crimes. George Powell, convicted of stealing a £3 million Viking hoard, is wanted after skipping his sentencing for failing to repay £600,000 of ill-gotten gains. Powell, from Newport, and his accomplice Layton […]
Royal Navy Sub Name Change Sparks Political Row Over ‘French Sensitivities’
A decision to rename a new Royal Navy submarine to avoid potential French offense has ignited a heated political debate, with former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps condemning it as “woke nonsense.” The £1.2 billion vessel, currently under construction in Barrow, Cumbria, will now be called HMS Achilles instead of HMS Agincourt – a name that […]